Construction Manager-at-Risk for the Water Street Parking Garage Expansion Project

The City of New London is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) to oversee the expansion of the Water Street Parking Garage, adding approximately 250 net new parking spaces to support the upcoming Coast Guard Museum. The project will break ground in summer 2027 and is expected to be completed within 12‑18 months. The procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bids, with a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting and a firm deadline for questions and bid submission. The contract will require performance and payment bonds, extensive insurance coverage, and compliance with local prevailing‑wage and workforce‑localization goals. • Scope: Design‑build CMAR services for a 250‑space parking garage expansion (≈ $7‑10 M). • Schedule: Groundbreaking summer 2027; substantial completion 12‑18 months thereafter. • Procurement: IB with pre‑proposal meeting (Nov 4, 2026) and bid deadline Dec 1, 2026. • Bonds/Insurance: No bid bond; performance & labor/material bonds required after GMP; $2 M general liability, $10 M umbrella, etc. • Local hiring: Minimum 25 % local workforce, with 50 % of those from New London; apprenticeship goals apply. • Liquidated damages: $1,200 per day past substantial completion.